Lucas (Tsun-yin) Leung

About me

I am a postdoctoral researcher in Uppsala University in Sweden, working in the group of Prof Magdalena Larfors. My current interests include string phenomenology and string model building, applications of data science techniques and machine learning in string theory, algorithmic algebraic geometry and applications in string model building and string-related quantum gravity models.

I completed my DPhil in the University of Oxford, under the supervision of Prof Andre Lukas. My DPhil studies had been funded by the Croucher Foundation. My Oxford department profile can be found here. Before Oxford I was a student at Cambridge, having completed Parts I and II Natural Sciences Tripos (Physics) and Part III Mathematics. I was awarded the Tyson Medal in 2022.

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Research

I am a string theorist - I am basically (much shorter and more autistic version) like Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory. I work in the intersection between string theory, machine learning and geometry. Click on my Research tab for more details. My recent publications and talks can also be found in the relevant tabs.

Teaching

I am currently supervising Master’s students in Uppsala. Click on Teaching for the details and for past courses I have taught in Oxford.

Fun Stuff when I am not thinking about Maths or Physics

When I am not thinking about maths you will find me training with people. I used to be the captain for the triathlon team at Oxford. During my captaincy I have written a silly guide for novices - which you might find amusing!

I also used to compose music - I am a pianist and a percussionist. Music by Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Mahler is the best.